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Wal-Mart encourages (demands?) non-Democratic stance from mgmt.
by Octarine Prince in
1. social
2. current
http://online.wsj.com/article/sb121755649066303381.html?mod=hpp_us_whats_news
Preston

I don't shop at Wal-Mart either but they stand to lose more in the election since they've made a more solid attempt to create solutions the government has not been able to provide for its own people
- Create jobs in small communities.
- Provide affordable (even domestic partner) benfits and healthcare.
- Implement a logistics system that enabled its frieght infrastructure to distribute food and help to victims of hurricane Katrina.
I know that each one of these points can be debtated and that Wal Mart has its own share of sins like crushing the competition with the smaller mom and pop stores and building stores on ancient burial grounds and near historical sites. Not to mention its importing of Chinese goods but it helps to see why they're directly involved with politics since they do make a profit on furnishing a public service.
- Preston
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Tim Curry.... Greatest Actor?
by Preston in
1. social
2. entertainment
i've seen thousands of movies and occasionally get into discussions with other movies fans regarding the best performance / film score / film in a certain year / etc..... i've had disagreements with people as to the acting quality of marlon brando, james stewart, jimmy cagney, bette davis but.... the one actor that i've never experienced any disagreements on is (inexplicably) tim curry, who i've been a big fan of since 'clue' and i'm almost convinced that there is not a single purveyor of film that doesn't like his acting, but i'd like to do an experiment on here to see if anyone does.. does everyone really like tim curry?.

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- preston.
Preston

I've seen thousands of movies and occasionally get into discussions with other movies fans regarding the best performance / film score / film in a certain year / etc....
I've had disagreements with people as to the acting quality of Marlon Brando, James Stewart, Jimmy Cagney, Bette Davis but.... The one actor that I've never experienced any disagreements on is (inexplicably) Tim Curry, who I've been a big fan of since 'CLUE' and I'm almost convinced that there is not a single purveyor of film that doesn't like his acting, but I'd like to do an experiment on here to see if anyone does.
Does everyone really like Tim Curry?
- Preston
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SO WHAT ABOUT BRETT FAVRE THEN
by tijkmo in
1. social
2. entertainment
those packer backers sure didn't come out to support him did they!

more like backing away from the guy.

weird situation.
Preston

He is..... a crybaby.
P.S. - Shouldn't you be more interested in Footie Tij?
- Preston
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Nice tribute to Kubrick / "The Shining"
by Preston in
1. social
2. entertainment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o6wvurc0j0.

it's a nice tracking shot, so familair in many of his movies, i dug the long take.. - preston.
Preston

By the way, Preston, that really was a nice tribute! And yes, the long cut was very cool.

Have you ever seen or heard of a Russian film called "The Russian Arc"? The entire feature-length film was done in one shot... one cut. And it is phenomenal.
I have heard of Russian Ark but have not seen it yet. I hear the filmmaker is an admirer of Tarkovsky's.
- Preston
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Nice tribute to Kubrick / "The Shining"
by Preston in
1. social
2. entertainment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o6wvurc0j0.

it's a nice tracking shot, so familair in many of his movies, i dug the long take.. - preston.
Preston

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O6WVurC0j0
It's a nice tracking shot, so familair in many of his movies, I dug the long take.
- Preston
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Do Paul's Letters Really Count?
by almostbitten in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
if there is anyone here with some heavy bible knowledge, i would like to throw this nugget up in the air.

in 2 timothy 3:16, paul reminds us that "all scripture is inspired of god and beneficial for teaching...." nwt (because that was the version that was sitting nearby).

my question is: did paul consider the personal letters he wrote to the various churches and to timothy, titus, and philemon as scripture?
Preston

Some letters shouldn't count. Have you seen "Atonement"?
- Preston
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Most Haunting Voices in Music
by stillajwexelder in
1. social
2. entertainment
ok - so after a few threads in the last few days i started listening to some of my old music.

some artists just have voices that are hauntingly beautiful and stick with you forever.

for me - the top three are.
Preston

Hi dees, nice to see you again. I won't forget your kindness.
- Preston
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Most Haunting Voices in Music
by stillajwexelder in
1. social
2. entertainment
ok - so after a few threads in the last few days i started listening to some of my old music.

some artists just have voices that are hauntingly beautiful and stick with you forever.

for me - the top three are.
Preston

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mUmdR69nbM
This is probably the most haunting voice/song I've listened to. I've heard this performance in a few films and have heard that this was David Lynch's favorite song.
- Preston
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Top 5 posters you'd like to hang out and have a beer with...
by tresdecu in
1. jw
2. friends
i'll start:.

awakened @ gilead .

billy the x bethelite.
Preston

Well......
1.) Misanthropic - Equal parts Scarlett Johansson and Lisa Randall. Only because I have met her and she's very cool, relaxed, and easy going. She comes across as very authentic and I've often wondered how the conversation would be like if there was booze on the table. I enjoy her stories.
2.) Little Rock Guy - Only because I've been on this site off and on for quite some time and he manages to keep in touch and isn't flakey for a gay guy. He also is pretty funny when he's had a drink or two (see memorable experience of being lost in Dallas driving on the freeway and thinking that we're driving to Texarkana)
3.) Leolaia - Easy on the eyes and smart. The reincarnation of Martin Luther, Isaac Asimov, and Ava Gardner all rolled up into one.
4.) Englishman - The brits are fun whilst drunk. I'll have a couplea britneys!
5.) Evil Force! - I've always wondered what it's like to have a drink with the Lord Voldemort of XJW sites. Just add evil.
- Preston
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Jon and Kate Plus 8
by changeling in
1. jw
2. friends
who loves this show?.

who thinks kate is mean to jon?.

who thinks maddy needs therapy so she does not end up a pregnant, teenged, crack hore?.
Preston

I think its cool because few shows have any real depictions of asian men married to caucasian women.
That being said, just because you have a bunch of kids doesnt mean you deserve on-air recognition for it.
- Preston